The Music Man StingRay Special stands as a legendary instrument that defined bass guitar excellence since 1976. This iconic four-string bass pioneered onboard active equalization and remains the flagship of the Music Man collection. Built with solid, road-tested construction, it features the signature oval pickguard, distinctive 3+1 tuning configuration, and the renowned Music Man humbucker that delivers unmistakable tone and character. Whether you're a seasoned professional or serious enthusiast, the StingRay Special delivers the legendary playability, durability, and sonic presence that has made it a studio and stage staple for generations.

Specs Model StingRay Special Size 13-1/2" wide, 1-5/8" thick, 44-7/8" long (34.3 cm wide, 4.1 cm thick, 114.0 cm long) Body Wood Select Hardwoods Body Finish High gloss polyester (Except Black Rock - Matte) Bridge Vintage Music Man® top loaded chrome plated, steel bridge plate with vintage nickel plated steel saddles Scale Length 34" (86.4 cm) Neck Radius 11" (27.9 cm) Headstock Size Only 8-3/4" (22.2 cm) long Frets 22 - High profile, wide, Stainless Steel Neck Width 1-11/16" (42.86 mm) at nut 2-1/2" (63.5 mm) at last fret Neck Wood Select roasted maple neck Fingerboard Fretted - Maple, Rosewood, or Ebony (dependent on body color) Neck Finish Gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend Neck Colors Standard – Natural with finished headstock Tuning Machines Custom Music Man, lightweight with tapered string posts and ergonomic clover design Truss Rod Adjustable - no component or string removal Neck Attachment 5 bolts - perfect alignment with no shifting; Sculpted neck joint allows smooth access to higher frets Electronic Shielding Chrome or black plated aluminum control cover (dependent on body color) Controls 3-band active preamp with 18 volts of headroom; vol, treble, mid, bass Switching Single Pickup - N/A; Dual Pickup - 5-way lever pickup selector Pickups Standard - Single Humbucking with Neodymium magnets; Optional - Dual Humbucking with Neodymium magnets Left Handed SHOP LEFTIES Strings 45w-65w-80w-100w (Super Slinky Bass #2834)

ConditionBrand New (New)
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Brand
Model
  • StingRay Special 4 H with Roasted Maple Fretboard
Finish
  • Special
Categories
Nut Width
  • 1.625"
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Fretboard Material
  • Maple
Neck Material
  • Maple
Offset Body
  • Non-Offset Body
Active Preamp
  • Active Preamp
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Body Material
  • Ash
Number of Strings
  • 4-String
Active / Passive Pickups
  • Active Pickups
Wood Top Style
  • Opaque
Color Family
  • Black
Body Shape
  • Double Cutaway
Pickup Configuration
  • H
Scale Length
  • 34"
Number of Frets
  • 21

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